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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is currently cresting near 28.1 feet. At
Murphysboro, the river has crested and started a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.7 feet
Thursday, April 17.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.0 feet on 04/03/1985.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

One arrested after stabbing in Carbondale, victim suffers serious stab wound

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Carbondale police

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A resident from Carbondale was arrested after a stabbing took place in the city on Tuesday afternoon.

Carbondale police officers were alerted of a report of a stabbing in the 100-block of East Jackson Street in Carbondale at 3:17 p.m. on Tuesday. Officers then went to a business there and found a person had a serious stab wound, which is said to be non-life threatening.

The stabbing victim was then taken to a hospital for treatment.

Officers found the suspect of the incident is Linza Russell, 62 of Carbondale.

Police said Russell left the scene after the stabbing occurred but was quickly found in the 1200-block of East Grand Avenue and arrested.

Russell is charged with aggravated domestic battery and will be housed the Jackson County Jail.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

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